EP1595727A1 - Closing device for an opening in a body of a vehicle, method of manufacturing and correspondig vehicle. - Google Patents

Closing device for an opening in a body of a vehicle, method of manufacturing and correspondig vehicle. Download PDF

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EP1595727A1
EP1595727A1 EP05103899A EP05103899A EP1595727A1 EP 1595727 A1 EP1595727 A1 EP 1595727A1 EP 05103899 A EP05103899 A EP 05103899A EP 05103899 A EP05103899 A EP 05103899A EP 1595727 A1 EP1595727 A1 EP 1595727A1
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  • the field of the invention is that of motor vehicles, and more precisely bays of such vehicles. More precisely, the invention bays equipped with at least one movable panel capable of closing or release an opening, as needed.
  • a closure device for the bay which comprises a fixed part, secured to the bodywork of the vehicle, and a (or if necessary several) mobile panel.
  • the most common solution for implement this technique is the use of a binding frame, coming from overlap the edges of the bodywork, holding the fixed part, and guiding the mobile panel.
  • the holder of this patent application has developed an approach to overcome such a framework, difficult to mount, expensive, and producing a recess relative to the plane of the bodywork.
  • the berry shutter device comprises simply a fixed panel, whose contours correspond to those of the bay, and a movable panel, slidably guided by rails integral with the fixed part (and not a binding frame with the bodywork).
  • This approach allows provide the shutter device completely mounted to the manufacturer, and facilitates the assembly since it is enough to stick the fixed part to the edges of the bodywork defining the bay (in the same way as it would be for a fixed panel).
  • This approach also makes it possible to obtain an aspect completely flush, whether between the edges of the fixed part and the edges of the bodywork, or between the edges of the fixed part and the edges of the movable part.
  • a disadvantage of this technique is that the manufacture of the whole, and in particular the fixed panel, conventionally made of glass, is not easy. It is indeed difficult to make an opening in the secure glasses intended for the automobile.
  • the berries thus obtained remain relatively heavy because of they are made entirely of glass.
  • the object of the invention is in particular to overcome these disadvantages of the state art.
  • one of the objectives of the invention is to provide a device closure of an opening made in a motor vehicle which allows to obtain a perfectly flush appearance, without the need to realize an opening (a hole) in a glass panel.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide such a closure device, reduced weight and cost compared to known techniques.
  • flush here is meant, of course, a flush assembly on the one hand with the bodywork on which it is attached, but also flush, that is to say without disturbing the flatness (due for example to a classical frame), on the entire surface of the device
  • said guide rails are molded or overmolded on said planar structure.
  • said flat structure is made of plastic. This reduces the weight, while directly allowing the realization of different elements, by molding or overmolding, such as rails.
  • said flat structure is black in color, to obtain a similar appearance to a silkscreened glass, and is treated against aggressions exterior, including scratches and / or ultraviolet rays.
  • said step of obtaining a planar structure includes a step of manufacturing a plastic frame and at least a step of treatment against external aggressions, such as a step of anti-scratch treatment and anti-UV treatment step.
  • the fastening of said fixed panel to said flat structure can in particular be carried out by encapsulation or by gluing, so as to provide a flush appearance on the face of the shutter device facing outwards said vehicle.
  • said fixed panel can be overmoulded with fastening elements to said flat structure.
  • said device is then attached to the edge of the bodywork of a motor vehicle by gluing, using at least one cord glue that sticks a peripheral zone of said flat structure, slightly away from the edge of said planar structure.
  • the invention also relates to motor vehicles comprising at minus a closure device as described above.
  • the invention thus relates to a novel approach to devices flush shutter, also called "flush berries".
  • flush shutter also called "flush berries”.
  • fixed part in which an opening had been made for the mobile panel is made in two parts, a flat structure, or frame, or flat frame, and a fixed ice cream.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates such a closure device intended to equip a face side of a vehicle.
  • plan 11 framework also shown in Figure 2
  • panel, or ice fixed 12
  • panel, or ice mobile 13
  • the planar frame 11 presents a zone peripheral 21, whose edges are expected to coincide with those of the bay in the vehicle (so that it can be stuck on a light recess in the bodywork, and thus be flush with this body).
  • This frame 11 may advantageously be made of plastic material, which helps reduce weight, and cost.
  • the openings 22 and 23 can be made by cutting.
  • this frame 11 is made of glossy black plastic, so as to to obtain an appearance similar to that of silkscreen printing on a window. Treatments anti-scratch and anti-UV will preferentially be applied, to protect the plastic surface of external aggressions.
  • this frame can also easily integrate complementary functions, by molding.
  • the guide rails sliding of the movable panel 13, and also end pieces, baffles, fixing or binding systems, and more generally any other element can participate in the entire shutter device (for example for its fastening, its sealing, the evacuation of water, the safety, the inviolability, the protection against intrusions, ).
  • the implementation of the mobile panel 13 may be similar to that of the "Flush berries" already known, and which are the subject of several patents in the name of holder of the present patent application.
  • the fixed window 12 can be secured to the frame 11 by polyurethane (PU) encapsulation, bonding or any other fixing process adequate.
  • PU polyurethane
  • FIG. 3 illustrates an encapsulation which makes it possible to fix the fixed ice 12 to the frame 11.
  • This encapsulation 31 is made so it comes to overlap the frame and the fixed ice on the inner side of the vehicle, to get a good bond.
  • Box 11 provides for a zone of gluing 41, lightly stalled towards the interior of the vehicle and extending over the edges of the opening 23. A glue bead 42 is then deposited on the 41, and the fixed window 12 is brought back therein, in a manner similar to the collage of the frame itself of the vehicle body.
  • Another approach could be to cast the fixed ice 12 with means of clipping, which will be fixed in the frame 11, in housing provided for this purpose. In this case, we can add a closing seal.
  • the shutter device thus obtained retains all the advantages “bays flush”, while allowing to reduce the weight and the cost of the device importantly.
  • Such devices can be used on any type of bay in a motor vehicle and in particular on horizontal, vertical, inclined bays, whether it is rear windows, front windows, side windows or flags glazed.

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The device has a plane frame (11) made of plastic material with a peripheral zone, whose edges are envisaged to coincide with those of a bay arranged in the body of a vehicle in order to be stuck on a portion by light reinforcement in the body to level with the body. An encapsulation (31) that overlaps the frame and a fixed glass (12) inside the vehicle is realized in a plane defined by the frame and the fixed glass. Independent claims are also included for the following: (A) a method to fabricate a bay closing device (B) a motor vehicle comprising a bay closing device.

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Le domaine de l'invention est celui des véhicules automobiles, et plus précisément des baies de tels véhicules. Plus précisément encore, l'invention concerne les baies équipées d'au moins un panneau mobile pouvant obturer ou libérer une ouverture, en fonction des besoins.The field of the invention is that of motor vehicles, and more precisely bays of such vehicles. More precisely, the invention bays equipped with at least one movable panel capable of closing or release an opening, as needed.

Depuis toujours, les véhicules automobiles sont équipés de vitres mobiles, en particulier sur les portières. La solution classique est de prévoir un mécanisme permettant à un panneau vitré de pénétrer au moins en partie à l'intérieur du caisson inférieur de la portière.Historically, motor vehicles are equipped with movable windows, especially on the doors. The classic solution is to provide a mechanism allowing a glazed panel to penetrate at least partially inside the lower box of the door.

Une approche connue consiste à prévoir un dispositif d'obturation de la baie, qui comprend une partie fixe, solidarisée à la carrosserie du véhicule, et un (ou le cas échéant plusieurs) panneau mobile. La solution la plus répandue pour mettre en oeuvre cette technique est l'utilisation d'un cadre de liaison, venant chevaucher les bords de la carrosserie, maintenant la partie fixe, et guidant le panneau mobile.One known approach is to provide a closure device for the bay, which comprises a fixed part, secured to the bodywork of the vehicle, and a (or if necessary several) mobile panel. The most common solution for implement this technique is the use of a binding frame, coming from overlap the edges of the bodywork, holding the fixed part, and guiding the mobile panel.

Le titulaire de la présente demande de brevet a développé une approche permettant de s'affranchir d'un tel cadre, difficile à monter, coûteux, et produisant un décrochement par rapport au plan de la carrosserie.The holder of this patent application has developed an approach to overcome such a framework, difficult to mount, expensive, and producing a recess relative to the plane of the bodywork.

Selon cette approche, le dispositif d'obturation de baies comprend simplement un panneau fixe, dont les contours correspondent à ceux de la baie, et un panneau mobile, guidé en coulissement par des rails solidaires de la partie fixe (et non d'un cadre de liaison avec la carrosserie). Cette approche permet ainsi de fournir le dispositif d'obturation complètement monté au constructeur, et facilite le montage puisqu'il suffit de coller la partie fixe aux bords de la carrosserie définissant la baie (de la même façon qu'on le ferait pour un panneau fixe). According to this approach, the berry shutter device comprises simply a fixed panel, whose contours correspond to those of the bay, and a movable panel, slidably guided by rails integral with the fixed part (and not a binding frame with the bodywork). This approach allows provide the shutter device completely mounted to the manufacturer, and facilitates the assembly since it is enough to stick the fixed part to the edges of the bodywork defining the bay (in the same way as it would be for a fixed panel).

Cette approche permet en outre d'obtenir un aspect complètement affleurant, que ce soit entre les bords de la partie fixe et les bords de la carrosserie, ou entre les bords de la partie fixe et les bords de la partie mobile.This approach also makes it possible to obtain an aspect completely flush, whether between the edges of the fixed part and the edges of the bodywork, or between the edges of the fixed part and the edges of the movable part.

Un inconvénient de cette technique reste que la fabrication de l'ensemble, et en particulier du panneau fixe, classiquement en verre, est peu aisée. C'est en effet difficile de réaliser une ouverture dans les verres sécurisés destinés à l'automobile.A disadvantage of this technique is that the manufacture of the whole, and in particular the fixed panel, conventionally made of glass, is not easy. It is indeed difficult to make an opening in the secure glasses intended for the automobile.

Par ailleurs, les baies ainsi obtenues restent relativement lourdes du fait qu'elles sont intégralement réalisées en verre.Moreover, the berries thus obtained remain relatively heavy because of they are made entirely of glass.

L'invention a notamment pour objectif de pallier ces inconvénients de l'état de l'art.The object of the invention is in particular to overcome these disadvantages of the state art.

Plus précisément, un des objectifs de l'invention est de fournir un dispositif d'obturation d'une baie ménagée dans un véhicule automobile qui permette d'obtenir un aspect parfaitement affleurant, sans qu'il soit nécessaire de réaliser une ouverture (un trou) dans un panneau de verre.More precisely, one of the objectives of the invention is to provide a device closure of an opening made in a motor vehicle which allows to obtain a perfectly flush appearance, without the need to realize an opening (a hole) in a glass panel.

Un autre objectif de l'invention est de fournir un tel dispositif d'obturation, de poids et de coût réduits par rapport aux techniques connues.Another object of the invention is to provide such a closure device, reduced weight and cost compared to known techniques.

Encore un autre objectif de fournir un tel dispositif d'obturation, qui soit simple à réaliser et à monter sur un véhicule.Yet another objective of providing such a closure device, which is simple to make and mount on a vehicle.

Ces objectifs, ainsi que d'autres qui apparaítront plus clairement par la suite, sont atteints selon l'invention à l'aide d'un dispositif d'obturation d'une baie ménagée dans la carrosserie d'un véhicule automobile, comprenant :

  • une structure plane, également appelée cadre plan, présentant une surface périphérique destinée à être rapportée sur les bords de ladite baie et comprenant au moins une portion transversale définissant au moins deux ouvertures ;
  • au moins un panneau de vitre fixe, venant fermer une première desdites ouvertures ;
  • au moins un panneau de vitre mobile, coulissant entre une position fermée, dans laquelle il ferme une seconde desdites ouvertures, et au moins une position ouverte, dans laquelle il se trouve parallèle au plan défini par ladite structure plane, et maintenu et guidé par des rails de guidage solidaires de la face de ladite structure tournée vers l'intérieur dudit véhicule,
ladite structure plane, le ou lesdits panneaux de vitre fixes et le ou lesdits panneaux de vitres mobiles, en position fermée, se trouvant dans un même plan, de façon à former un dispositif affleurant.These objectives, as well as others which will appear more clearly later, are achieved according to the invention with the aid of a shutter device for a bay formed in the bodywork of a motor vehicle, comprising:
  • a planar structure, also called planar frame, having a peripheral surface intended to be attached to the edges of said bay and comprising at least one transverse portion defining at least two openings;
  • at least one fixed window panel, closing a first of said openings;
  • at least one movable window panel, sliding between a closed position, in which it closes a second of said openings, and at least one open position, in which it is parallel to the plane defined by said planar structure, and held and guided by guiding rails integral with the face of said structure facing towards the interior of said vehicle,
said flat structure, said one or more fixed glass panels and said one or more movable glass panels, in closed position, being in the same plane, so as to form a flush device.

Ainsi, on obtient un dispositif affleurant assurant les mêmes fonctions que les « baies flush » connues, mais avec une fabrication simplifiée, du fait de la présence de la structure plane, qui évite la réalisation d'une ouverture dans le verre.Thus, there is obtained a flush device providing the same functions as the known "flush berries", but with simplified manufacturing, because of the presence of the plane structure, which avoids the realization of an opening in the glass.

Par affleurant, on entend ici, bien sûr, un ensemble affleurant d'une part avec la carrosserie sur laquelle il est rapporté, mais également affleurant, c'est-à-dire sans perturbation de la planéité (due par exemple à un cadre classique), sur toute la surface du dispositifBy flush, here is meant, of course, a flush assembly on the one hand with the bodywork on which it is attached, but also flush, that is to say without disturbing the flatness (due for example to a classical frame), on the entire surface of the device

De façon avantageuse, lesdits rails de guidage sont moulés ou surmoulés sur ladite structure plane.Advantageously, said guide rails are molded or overmolded on said planar structure.

La fabrication et le montage sont ainsi très simplifiés.The manufacture and assembly are thus very simplified.

Préférentiellement, ladite structure plane est réalisée en matière plastique. On réduit ainsi le poids, tout en permettant directement la réalisation de différents éléments, par moulage ou surmoulage, tels que les rails.Preferably, said flat structure is made of plastic. This reduces the weight, while directly allowing the realization of different elements, by molding or overmolding, such as rails.

Ladite structure plane peut ainsi avantageusement porter au moins un des éléments appartenant au groupe comprenant :

  • des embouts ;
  • des chicanes ;
  • des systèmes de fixation;
  • des dispositifs de liaison.
Said planar structure can thus advantageously carry at least one of the elements belonging to the group comprising:
  • tips;
  • baffles;
  • fastening systems;
  • connecting devices.

Préférentiellement, ladite structure plane est de couleur noire, pour obtenir un aspect similaire à un verre sérigraphié, et est traitée contre les agressions extérieures, et notamment les rayures et/ou les rayons ultraviolets. Preferably, said flat structure is black in color, to obtain a similar appearance to a silkscreened glass, and is treated against aggressions exterior, including scratches and / or ultraviolet rays.

L'invention concerne également un procédé de fabrication d'un dispositif d'obturation tel que décrit ci-dessus. Ce procédé comprend notamment les étapes suivantes :

  • obtention d'une structure plane, intégrant lesdits rails de guidage ;
  • obtention d'un panneau fixe, et solidarisation de celui-ci à ladite structure plane;
  • obtention d'un panneau mobile, et montage de celui-ci sur lesdits rails de guidage.
The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing a closure device as described above. This process comprises in particular the following steps:
  • obtaining a planar structure, integrating said guide rails;
  • obtaining a fixed panel, and securing it to said flat structure;
  • obtaining a movable panel, and mounting it on said guide rails.

De façon avantageuse, ladite étape d'obtention d'une structure plane comprend une étape de fabrication d'un cadre en matière plastique et au moins une étape de traitement contre des agressions extérieures, telles qu'une étape de traitement anti-rayure et une étape de traitement anti-UV.Advantageously, said step of obtaining a planar structure includes a step of manufacturing a plastic frame and at least a step of treatment against external aggressions, such as a step of anti-scratch treatment and anti-UV treatment step.

Préférentiellement, ladite étape d'obtention d'une structure plane comprend une étape de moulage ou de surmoulage d'au moins un des éléments appartenant au groupe comprenant :

  • lesdits rails de guidage ;
  • des embouts ;
  • des chicanes ;
  • des systèmes de fixation ;
  • des dispositifs de liaison.
Preferably, said step of obtaining a planar structure comprises a step of molding or overmolding at least one of the elements belonging to the group comprising:
  • said guide rails;
  • tips;
  • baffles;
  • fastening systems;
  • connecting devices.

La solidarisation dudit panneau fixe à ladite structure plane peut notamment être réalisée par encapsulation ou par collage, de façon à fournir un aspect affleurant sur la face du dispositif d'obturation tournée vers l'extérieur dudit véhicule.The fastening of said fixed panel to said flat structure can in particular be carried out by encapsulation or by gluing, so as to provide a flush appearance on the face of the shutter device facing outwards said vehicle.

Selon une autre approche, ledit panneau fixe peut être surmoulé avec des éléments de solidarisation à ladite structure plane.According to another approach, said fixed panel can be overmoulded with fastening elements to said flat structure.

Avantageusement, ledit dispositif est ensuite rapporté sur le bord de la carrosserie d'un véhicule automobile par collage, à l'aide d'au moins un cordon de colle venant coller une zone périphérique de ladite structure plane, légèrement éloigné du bord de ladite structure plane. Advantageously, said device is then attached to the edge of the bodywork of a motor vehicle by gluing, using at least one cord glue that sticks a peripheral zone of said flat structure, slightly away from the edge of said planar structure.

L'invention concerne également les véhicules automobiles comprenant au moins un dispositif d'obturation tel que décrit ci-dessus.The invention also relates to motor vehicles comprising at minus a closure device as described above.

D'autres caractéristiques et l'avantage de l'invention apparaítront plus clairement à la lecture de la description suivante d'un mode de réalisation préférentiel de l'invention donnée à titre de simple exemple illustratif et non-limitatif, et des dessins annexés, parmi lesquels :

  • la figure 1 présente un dispositif d'obturation selon l'invention, vu du coté correspondant à l'intérieur du véhicule automobile ;
  • la figure 2 illustre le cadre plan du dispositif de la figure 1, vu du coté tourné de l'extérieur ;
  • la figure 3 illustre un premier mode de solidarisation du panneau fixe à la structure plane, par encapsulation ;
  • la figure 4 illustre un autre mode de fixation du panneau fixe à la structure plane par collage.
Other features and the advantage of the invention will appear more clearly on reading the following description of a preferred embodiment of the invention given as a simple illustrative and non-limiting example, and the accompanying drawings. among which :
  • Figure 1 shows a closure device according to the invention, seen from the side corresponding to the interior of the motor vehicle;
  • Figure 2 illustrates the planar frame of the device of Figure 1, seen from the side turned from the outside;
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a first method of joining the fixed panel to the flat structure, by encapsulation;
  • Figure 4 illustrates another method of fixing the fixed panel to the flat structure by gluing.

L'invention concerne donc une nouvelle approche des dispositifs d'obturation affleurant, également appelés « baies flush ». Selon cette approche, la partie fixe, dans laquelle on avait réalisé une ouverture pour le panneau mobile est réalisée en deux parties, une structure plane, ou encadrement, ou cadre plan, et une glace fixe.The invention thus relates to a novel approach to devices flush shutter, also called "flush berries". According to this approach, fixed part, in which an opening had been made for the mobile panel is made in two parts, a flat structure, or frame, or flat frame, and a fixed ice cream.

Il n'est ainsi plus nécessaire de réaliser dans un panneau de verre une ouverture, mais simplement de solidariser l'encadrement et la glace fixe, pour obtenir, fonctionnellement, un ensemble fixe tel que mis en oeuvre selon les techniques antérieures.It is thus no longer necessary to produce in a glass panel a opening, but simply to secure the frame and the fixed ice, for to obtain, functionally, a fixed assembly as implemented according to the previous techniques.

La figure 1 illustre un tel dispositif d'obturation, destiné à équiper une face latérale d'un véhicule.FIG. 1 illustrates such a closure device intended to equip a face side of a vehicle.

Elle comprend donc un cadre plan 11 (également présenté en figure 2), un panneau, ou glace, fixe 12, et un panneau, ou glace, mobile 13.It therefore includes a plan 11 framework (also shown in Figure 2), a panel, or ice, fixed 12, and a panel, or ice, mobile 13.

Comme cela apparaít sur la figure 2, le cadre plan 11 présente une zone périphérique 21, dont les bords sont prévus coïncider avec ceux de la baie ménagée dans le véhicule (de façon à pouvoir être collés sur une portion en léger renfoncement dans la carrosserie, et ainsi être affleurant avec cette carrosserie).As shown in FIG. 2, the planar frame 11 presents a zone peripheral 21, whose edges are expected to coincide with those of the bay in the vehicle (so that it can be stuck on a light recess in the bodywork, and thus be flush with this body).

Elle présente également deux ouvertures 22 et 23, qui sont respectivement destinées à la glace mobile et à la glace fixe. Une portion transversale 24, reliant les deux bords du cadre finit de définir ces deux ouvertures.It also has two openings 22 and 23, which are respectively for moving ice and fixed ice. A transverse portion 24, connecting the two edges of the frame finish defining these two openings.

Ce cadre 11 peut avantageusement être réalisé en matière plastique, ce qui permet de réduire le poids, et le coût. Dans ce cas, les ouvertures 22 et 23 peuvent être réalisées par découpe.This frame 11 may advantageously be made of plastic material, which helps reduce weight, and cost. In this case, the openings 22 and 23 can be made by cutting.

Avantageusement, ce cadre 11 est en plastique noir brillant, de façon à obtenir un aspect similaire à celui de la sérigraphie sur une vitre. Des traitements anti-rayures et anti-UV seront préférentiellement appliqués, pour protéger la surface plastique des agressions extérieures.Advantageously, this frame 11 is made of glossy black plastic, so as to to obtain an appearance similar to that of silkscreen printing on a window. Treatments anti-scratch and anti-UV will preferentially be applied, to protect the plastic surface of external aggressions.

Puisqu'il est réalisé en plastique, cet encadrement peut en outre facilement intégrer des fonctions complémentaires, par moulage. Ainsi, les rails de guidage en coulissement du panneau mobile 13, et également des embouts, des chicanes, des systèmes de fixation ou de liaison, et plus généralement tout autre élément pouvant participer à l'ensemble du dispositif d'obturation (par exemple pour sa fixation, son étanchéité, l'évacuation de l'eau, la sécurité, l'inviolabilité, la protection contre les intrusions,...).Since it is made of plastic, this frame can also easily integrate complementary functions, by molding. Thus, the guide rails sliding of the movable panel 13, and also end pieces, baffles, fixing or binding systems, and more generally any other element can participate in the entire shutter device (for example for its fastening, its sealing, the evacuation of water, the safety, the inviolability, the protection against intrusions, ...).

La mise en oeuvre du panneau mobile 13 peut être similaire à celle des « baies flush » déjà connues, et faisant l'objet de plusieurs brevets au nom du titulaire de la présente demande de brevet.The implementation of the mobile panel 13 may be similar to that of the "Flush berries" already known, and which are the subject of several patents in the name of holder of the present patent application.

La glace fixe 12 peut quant à elle être solidarisée à l'encadrement 11 par encapsulation polyuréthane (PU), collage ou tout autre process de fixation adéquat.The fixed window 12 can be secured to the frame 11 by polyurethane (PU) encapsulation, bonding or any other fixing process adequate.

A titre d'exemple, la figure 3 illustre une encapsulation qui permet de fixer la glace fixe 12 à l'encadrement 11. Cette encapsulation 31 est réalisée de façon qu'elle vienne chevaucher l'encadrement et la glace fixe sur le coté intérieur du véhicule, pour obtenir une bonne solidarisation. En revanche, à l'extérieur du véhicule, elle est réalisée dans le plan défini par l'encadrement et l'adresse fixe, pour conserver un aspect parfaitement affleurant avec l'ensemble de la baie.By way of example, FIG. 3 illustrates an encapsulation which makes it possible to fix the fixed ice 12 to the frame 11. This encapsulation 31 is made so it comes to overlap the frame and the fixed ice on the inner side of the vehicle, to get a good bond. On the other hand, outside the vehicle, it is carried out in the plane defined by the frame and the fixed address, to maintain a perfectly flush appearance with the entire bay.

Selon une autre approche, on peut prévoir une solidarisation par collage, comme illustré en figure. Dans ce cas, l'encadrement 11 prévoit une zone de collage 41, en léger décroché vers l'intérieur du véhicule et s'étendant sur les bords de l'ouverture 23. On dépose alors un cordon de colle 42 sur le prolongement 41, et on vient y rapporter la glace fixe 12, d'une façon similaire au collage de l'encadrement lui-même de la carrosserie du véhicule.According to another approach, it is possible to provide bonding by bonding, as illustrated in figure. In this case, Box 11 provides for a zone of gluing 41, lightly stalled towards the interior of the vehicle and extending over the edges of the opening 23. A glue bead 42 is then deposited on the 41, and the fixed window 12 is brought back therein, in a manner similar to the collage of the frame itself of the vehicle body.

Une autre approche pourrait être de mouler la glace fixe 12 avec des moyens de clippage, qui viendront se fixer dans l'encadrement 11, dans des logements prévus à cet effet. Dans ce cas, on pourra rajouter un joint de fmition.Another approach could be to cast the fixed ice 12 with means of clipping, which will be fixed in the frame 11, in housing provided for this purpose. In this case, we can add a closing seal.

Le dispositif d'obturation ainsi obtenu conserve l'ensemble des avantages des « baies flush », tout en permettant de diminuer la masse et le coût du dispositif de façon importante.The shutter device thus obtained retains all the advantages "bays flush", while allowing to reduce the weight and the cost of the device importantly.

De tels dispositifs peuvent être utilisés sur tout type de baies dans un véhicule automobile et notamment sur des baies horizontales, verticales, inclinées, qu'il s'agisse de vitres arrière, de vitres avant, de vitres latérales ou de pavillons vitrés.Such devices can be used on any type of bay in a motor vehicle and in particular on horizontal, vertical, inclined bays, whether it is rear windows, front windows, side windows or flags glazed.

Bien que le mode de réalisation illustré propose un panneau mobile à déplacement horizontal, il est bien sûr possible d'envisager des déplacements dans d'autres directions.Although the illustrated embodiment proposes a movable panel to horizontal displacement, it is of course possible to envisage displacements in other directions.

On peut également prévoir, sur un même dispositif, plusieurs panneaux fixes et/ou plusieurs panneaux mobiles.It is also possible, on the same device, several panels fixed and / or several movable panels.

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Dispositif d'obturation d'une baie ménagée dans la carrosserie d'un véhicule automobile, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend : une structure plane (11), présentant une surface périphérique destinée à être rapportée sur les bords de ladite baie et comprenant au moins une portion transversale définissant au moins deux ouvertures (22 et 23) ; au moins un panneau de vitre fixe (12), venant fermer une première desdites ouvertures ; au moins un panneau de vitre mobile (13), coulissant entre une position fermée, dans laquelle il ferme une seconde desdites ouvertures, et au moins une position ouverte, dans laquelle il se trouve parallèle au plan défini par ladite structure plane (11), et maintenu et guidé par des rails de guidage solidaires de la face de ladite structure plane (11) tournée vers l'intérieur dudit véhicule, ladite structure plane (11), le ou lesdits panneaux de vitre fixes (12) et le ou lesdits panneaux de vitres mobiles (13), en position fermée, se trouvant dans un même plan, de façon à former un dispositif affleurant.Device for closing a bay formed in the bodywork of a motor vehicle, characterized in that it comprises: a planar structure (11), having a peripheral surface intended to be attached to the edges of said bay and comprising at least one transverse portion defining at least two openings (22 and 23); at least one fixed window panel (12) closing a first one of said openings; at least one movable window panel (13), sliding between a closed position, in which it closes a second of said openings, and at least one open position, in which it is parallel to the plane defined by said planar structure (11), and held and guided by guide rails integral with the face of said planar structure (11) facing the inside of said vehicle, said flat structure (11), said one or more fixed glass panels (12) and said one or more movable glass panels (13), in the closed position, lying in the same plane, so as to form a flush device. Dispositif d'obturation selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que lesdits rails de guidage sont moulés ou surmoulés sur ladite structure plane (11).Shutter according to claim 1, characterized in that said guide rails are molded or overmolded on said planar structure (11). Dispositif d'obturation selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 et 2, caractérisé en ce que ladite structure plane (11) est réalisée en matière plastique.Shutter according to any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that said flat structure (11) is made of plastic. Dispositif d'obturation selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que ladite structure plane (11) est traitée contre les rayures et/ou les rayons ultraviolets.Shutter device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that said flat structure (11) is treated against scratches and / or ultraviolet rays. Dispositif d'obturation selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que ladite structure plane (11) porte au moins un des éléments appartenant au groupe comprenant : des embouts ; des chicanes ; des systèmes de fixation ; des dispositifs de liaison. Shutter device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that said planar structure (11) carries at least one of the elements belonging to the group comprising: tips; baffles; fastening systems; connecting devices. Procédé de fabrication d'un dispositif d'obturation selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend les étapes suivantes : obtention d'une structure plane (11), intégrant lesdits rails de guidage ; obtention d'un panneau fixe (12), et solidarisation de celui-ci à ladite structure plane (11) ; obtention d'un panneau mobile (13), et montage de celui-ci sur lesdits rails de guidage. A method of manufacturing a closure device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: obtaining a planar structure (11) incorporating said guide rails; obtaining a fixed panel (12), and securing it to said planar structure (11); obtaining a movable panel (13), and mounting it on said guide rails. Procédé de fabrication selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que ladite étape d'obtention d'une structure plane (11) comprend une étape de fabrication d'une structure en matière plastique et au moins une étape de traitement contre des agressions extérieures, telles qu'une étape de traitement anti-rayure et une étape de traitement anti-UV.Manufacturing method according to claim 6, characterized in that said step of obtaining a planar structure (11) comprises a step of manufacturing a plastic structure and at least one treatment step against external aggression, such as an anti-scratch treatment step and an anti-UV treatment step. Procédé de fabrication selon l'une quelconque des revendications 6 et 7, caractérisé en ce que ladite étape d'obtention d'une structure plane (11) comprend une étape de moulage ou de surmoulage d'au moins un des éléments appartenant au groupe comprenant : lesdits rails de guidage ; des embouts ; des chicanes ; des systèmes de fixation; des dispositifs de liaison. Manufacturing method according to any one of claims 6 and 7, characterized in that said step of obtaining a planar structure (11) comprises a step of molding or overmolding at least one of the elements belonging to the group comprising : said guide rails; tips; baffles; fastening systems; connecting devices. Procédé de fabrication selon l'une quelconque des revendications 6 à 8, caractérisé en ce que la solidarisation dudit panneau fixe à ladite structure plane (11) est réalisée par encapsulation ou par collage, de façon à fournir un aspect affleurant sur la face du dispositif d'obturation tournée vers l'extérieur dudit véhicule. Manufacturing method according to any one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that the securing said fixed panel to said planar structure (11) is performed by encapsulation or gluing, so as to provide a flush appearance on the face of the device shutter turned towards the outside of said vehicle. Procédé de fabrication selon l'une quelconque des revendications 6 à 9, caractérisé en ce que ledit panneau fixe est surmoulé avec des éléments de solidarisation à ladite structure plane (11).Manufacturing method according to any one of claims 6 to 9, characterized in that said fixed panel is overmolded with fastening elements to said planar structure (11). Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 6 à 10, caractérisé en ce que ledit dispositif est rapporté sur le bord de la carrosserie d'un véhicule automobile par collage, à l'aide d'au moins un cordon de colle venant coller une zone périphérique (21) dudit cadre plan (11), légèrement éloigné du bord de ladite structure plane (11).A method according to any one of claims 6 to 10, characterized in that said device is attached to the edge of the bodywork of a motor vehicle by gluing, using at least one bead of glue sticking a zone peripheral (21) of said planar frame (11), slightly away from the edge of said planar structure (11). Véhicule automobile, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins un dispositif d'obturation selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5.Motor vehicle, characterized in that it comprises at least one closure device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
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